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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Sisters Heather Russell and Courtney Vigars were diagnosed with colorectal cancer less than one year apart.

Sisters Receive Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Less Than One Year Apart

Mar 17, 2025

“People are losing their lives when they find out too late they have cancer. Colon cancer does not discriminate with age. Know your body and if something is wrong, advocate for yourself.”
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John Holcomb enjoying his view on a walk outdoors.

Triumph Over Triple Hernias with One Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida

Feb 6, 2025

“I had the best doctors, I can’t say enough about them. Dr. Owings is amazing.”

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Sarah in hospital, and Sarah with daughters

Second Opinion Saves Mom From Double-Lung Transplant on Top of Liver Transplant

Dec 19, 2024

“I knew it was going to be hard enough to have a liver transplant and felt I wouldn’t have survived a double-lung transplant as well. Looking back, I’m grateful to have gotten the second opinion that’s turned into a second chance at life for me.”
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